Episode Details

Clay Edwards welcomes Todd Sandridge, owner of Superior Foundation Services in Richland, Mississippi, into the studio for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about one of the most common — and costly — problems facing homeowners across Central Mississippi.

Todd explains how Mississippi’s notorious weathered clay soil shrinks when dry and swells when wet, causing houses to shift, crack, and settle. He walks through the simple 30-45 minute diagnostic process his team uses: taking precise elevation measurements with a zip level to create a baseline and identify exactly what’s happening beneath the foundation.

Key topics include:
- Why water management is almost always the root cause (especially downspouts dumping water too close to the house)
- The importance of French drains and getting water away from footings
- Why calling early for small issues (like a single corner settling) can prevent major, expensive repairs later
- Helical piers for both repair and new construction
- Options for lifting slabs, encapsulations under crawl spaces, driveway repairs, and commercial work
- The value of working with a locally owned company that stands behind its warranties and doesn’t disappear after the job

Todd emphasizes honest assessments, avoiding fear tactics, and preferring small, targeted fixes over unnecessary whole-house overhauls. He also shares why local ownership matters — because they live, work, and raise families in the same communities they serve.

If you’ve noticed cracks in your walls, sticking doors, uneven floors, or suspect foundation movement, this segment delivers clear, actionable advice from a Central Mississippi expert who’s been in the business for nearly 12 years (with 27 years as a general contractor).